This GAI-7 1951 Bowman Willie Mays rookie was labeled “1st Graded,” but that doesn’t mean what many collectors might think.
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From the post-war boom to the junk wax era and beyond.
The cropped art for Don Demeter’s 1959 Topps card is stunning, and the card itself has a quietly upgraded PSA 10 hiding in a top registry.
Negatives used to create the 1965 Topps Mantle World Series card resurface in Lelands' 2025 auction, with provenance from the legendary 1989 Guernsey's sale.
New evidence confirms the mysterious 1960–64 Reds photo cards were indeed a Burger Beer release, thanks to local memories and a vintage store display.
No PSA 9s or 10s exist of the 1948 Leaf Bob Feller; just six 8s. If one graded higher, it would shake the hobby.
Heritage Auctions Offers a PSA 9 1948 Bowman George Mikan: A Look at All Four 9s and the Lone PSA 10
Heritage Auctions Offers a PSA 9 1948 Bowman George Mikan: A Look at All Four 9s and the Lone PSA 10
Only five PSA 9 or better 1948 Bowman George Mikan rookies exist. Here's a scan-by-scan look, with sales history and comparisons.
A 1957 Topps Salesman Sample strip with a Don Drysdale back and early checklist numbering was recently listed on eBay.